How to Replace Drum Brakes on Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@SteveVi0lence]

How about using clp or something to remove the rust/ clean it up? Are there rotors on these like a pad brake system?

[@Muhyedinschannel]

Scotty Kilmer i just did it on my Pontiac torrent but brake won’t stop the car

[@erianmarcelo6995]

C52

[@EDOG247]

Where do I buy this “ common sense “

[@tomasalvarez6040]

Are these the same steps for an old 69 vw bug?

[@paddy217125]

Without a doubt the best diy car maintenance video on KZbin. No 5 minute introduction, no super slow explanations just straight to the point with everything you need

[@cubiczirconiabeard5366]

00:27 seconds...seconds ! ! into the vid and he starts jacking the car up. No explanation about how important brakes are. Like , oh ya? when did this change?

[@mendocinorider]

​@cubiczirconiabeard5366 I think anyone who needs a little assistance for a brake job has the mental awareness that brakes are the most critical safety component in a vehicle.

[@pospc2]

Your video was short and to the point without over complicating this. I have seen many videos on this subject but by far yours makes the most sense

[@luisgaldamez4487]

Great video, fast and well detailed unlike those 30 minute pointless videos. Thanks for saving me time and money Scotty!

[@georgecobble5688]

Thank you Scotty .

[@anthonycurtis5121]

Can I agree more? Lol, I just said the exact same thing to my wife

[@johnjohny295]

Yeah I thought the same thing

[@darmstead7]

AMEN!

[@erindorn3745]

I have never done drum brakes before and this video was exceptional. Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks Scotty!

[@Nick-ko1tw]

It's all fun and games until you do your own drum brakes

[@itzmckrispy9318]

ki jssn just didn’t my first set of drum brakes on my 3rd gen camaro and oh my god did I want to roll it down a cliff😂

[@mrsam5]

Jajja it happened to me too.

[@TesNRad]

@@itzmckrispy9318 i agree 😂 i thought the same thing when i was doing my moms for her . im so happy my car has all disc brakes 😂😂

[@1chamoy20006]

LOL yes!

[@leornemrac8066]

Scottie mah man thank you... Now i know how to do it but first i gonna buy me a car... With drum brakes on the back...

[@ShareXP]

Okay here are my pointers after using this video! 1) There is no replacement for cutters when grabbing springs, needle nose pliers will slip. 2) Be sure to grease ALL contact points, my car had 8 of them. Be sure to look at the bottom meeting points too. 3) You might not need to change your drum brakes if they are squeaking, you might just need to disassemble and re-grease. My car with over 100k still had the same amount of shoe left as a new set. 4) Use brake cleaner on your new drum inside contact points to remove any gunk from the factory. 5) Put your car in neutral and spin the drums, they should bind up and stop pretty quickly. If you don't get it tight enough you will still roll with your e-brake fully engaged. If it is too tight, you will have to use screws to remove the drum and start over. Take the time to get this right.

[@scottykilmer]

you spin the back wheels, if they spin freely you tighten the adjuster until they drag just a bit

[@tharozlosangeles1385]

Scotty! Maaan I can't tell u enough how thankful I am to u for literally teaching me how to become a 100% DIYer!! I now do all my own work on my car, and it runs like a brand new car!! And it's a 97!!! Thanks for takin the time to make all these video lessons for us FORMER rookie mechanics!! You're one cool cat! If I'm ever in Texas , I'm gonna take you n your wife out to lunch. I ain't NEVER goin to another shop again!! Stay cool man!

[@scottykilmer]

@larbyrne I've already responded to this. I didn't go under the car, AND the jack is in the middle of the back on concrete. IF the jack lost pressure, the car would just end up sitting on the jack a bit lower. Scotty

[@moofushu]

Scotty I was the one who asked you to make a video for break shoes and Thank You. I knew it was an involved job. Looking around at the auto parts stores I'm starting to think they need a "Scotty" section with all the products you recommend in your videos. Great video again, simple and to the point.

[@phillipivey4110]

You really made it look easy. I'm starting to think that I can do a rear shoes replacement too.

[@mrnorthwoodsbob845]

+Phillip Ivey - I SECOND Phillip lol ,I have to replace my wheel cylinders and after finding out I have to take the brake shoes off to get the wheel cylinder off I might as well do those too,but I've never done them and I watched some guy wrestle with a set and he didn't look lie he was having much fun ! Hey Scotty ,You Da Man !! ,Oh and MY question is do I REALLY have to take the shoes off to get the wheel cylinder out ??

[@iancc86]

Hardest part is removing the drum.

[@randomvideosn0where]

@@iancc86 Depends on where the car is from. My car doesn't have much rust at all, but my dad's car was so rusted he drove 3 miles with the lug nuts loosened and the wheel still wouldn't come off.

[@mattbartolovich8228]

Drum brakes require p l u!

[@Sticky_Ricky]

@@randomvideosn0where Jack it up, set it in a stand and hit it with the base of your palms. Mine get stuck every single time and this works so well. No idea what kinda damage that might be doing, if any 😂

[@Blessed1BusinessEnterprise]

We love you Scotty Kilmer. I am a Mechanic apprentice and I learn more to brushen up the little knowledge I have already by all your concise videos.

[@DmitriLowell]

This is the best brake shoe video of all time

[@tharozlosangeles1385]

Hahahaha!!! Yes!! Yes it is the greatest brake show video of all time!

[@ryans413]

Scotty dose it in five minutes. Me in my garage 4 Hours lol

[@jomarz1828]

When you've rear drum brakes the 1st thing you do when you get ready to replace them is to look in the internet to find a rear breaks system for that vehicle...

[@cheff8383]

Scotty is a true master! 4 minutes long video and any mechanically inclined person could tackle this job. Great work Scotty👍👍

[@scottykilmer]

same process, adjusters are all slightly different, but if you do one side you can compare it to the other side if you get confused putting it back together.

[@MRDJBURNS]

Whenever I need old school advice, Scotty's there! Bloody legend! I haven't done drum brakes for years and it's as easy as I remember. Thanks mate!

[@scottykilmer]

heck, follow this video, all systems are rather similar. And if you're confused take digital pictures BEFORE you take the parts off.

[@vondatthe34th75]

Holy moly! Gotta say.... I learned more from you from the first minute of the video than from all the "mechanics" I know in 27 years. They always just give me a smug look and say " oh that ones easy".... Thank you for this tutorial.

[@ikenj]

I love this guy! He's a life saver...

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZbin. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On KZbin . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

[@mylittlepony4660]

3:20.....is that a cutter? if accidently cut off those spring?

[@techlove67]

my little pony They get a good grip. it'd take alot of squeezing to cut those springs with that. try doing that with pliers it's a bitch. dull little cutters work fine.

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

Knows what he's talking about and has a great way about him. Seems like a nice guy too.

[@angryfurbie]

Thanks for video man. I'm a fleet tech and I just did my first drum brakes today on a late-model Hyundai. Story on RO: "Removed and replaced rear drums and tested op. Noise eliminated. Return to service". Thanks again!

[@scottykilmer]

@clint4Now you pull the wheels off, remove the drum and look at the linings to see if they're thicker than a dime. If thinner, replace them. Scotty

[@nimmen]

I love how all your how to videos are 4x shorter than others of the same subject and much clearer most of the time!

[@hedley326]

seriously Scotty. I need a DVD of a load of your videos, to watch when I'm at sea and can't get signal.

[@mixerfistit5522]

Chris hedley changing the brake shoes on a ship is at least a 2 man job.

[@PhoenixT1953]

you should also change the ships tires while you have them off

[@inakiland]

@@PhoenixT1953 what's the ships tires?

[@illwayz313]

@@inakiland the wheel.

[@anthonyr.hodgson9988]

Are you a captain?

[@jasonlong4071]

Your video is 8 Years old Scotty, and still helped me to do my rear drum brakes on a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. Great video, thank you!

[@oahts5906]

Drum brakes are drum brakes…lol

[@eru7774]

and this is why you have 1.6M subscribers lol. Straight to the point w/ no complication.

[@Invasion1963]

FANTASTIC. Short, sweet, and to the point. You just saved me a lot of money and gave me gratification and empowerment. Best drum brake video on the internet!

[@36MICHAELFUNKE]

Scotty! I just wanna say I love your videos. They are so helpful and simplistic to understand. You make me feel like i can accomplish anything with your great attitude as well!

[@InitHello]

Very nice demonstration, I just did the rear brakes on my car following this video. And it's good to see someone who doesn't take himself *too* seriously, even with 40-some years of experience.

[@scottykilmer]

depends entirely upon model and make of car and if other parts like cylinders need replacing

[@scottykilmer]

@youfrancis That's to adjust the automatic adjuster IF you have problems with it. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

na, you just get em close, then back up and slam the brakes on a few times. The auto adjusters then make then perfect.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I was just about to ask where you adjust the drums and here you just answered my question. I am wanting to do this on my 2005 Scion xB. I will take a good picture before i take anything apart. Thanks, Scotty

[@grimgracious]

So it's the break shoe that you replace... My brother told me my car had break drums and I was going into Autozone asking for it. They tried to sell me pads and insisted my car uses them but I was like uh...no it doesn't, but I also don't know what i'm supposed to be replacing lol So I kept asking for the drum. Felt so stupid and i'm so thankful for your straightforward video. It actually looks pretty fun replacing these. Gonna give it a shot.

[@Hayden-ib3ju]

I will start reading my owner's manual in Scotty's voice from now on.

[@davidvogl5447]

Funny : ))

[@scottykilmer]

@mauricioparodi NO, if you don't open the system up, no air gets in. Only if you removed a line or replaced the wheel cylinder would you need bleeding. Scotty

[@ducati9s]

Scotty, loved the video, thanks BUT you need to use JACK STANDS!!! Safety 1st sir.

[@LadyJesterSurfer]

Gotta agree, especially with you pulling and pushing on the springs. Love the short to the point videos. One of the best instructional formats on the tube.

[@thepeff]

I too like to live dangerously.

[@ryans413]

Put the tire under the car if car falls it lands on the tire. That’s what I doo.

[@dallysinghson5569]

@MiIesTailsPrower So basically safety first then, :D

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

He is not getting under the car, so he is safe.

[@mezo6453]

Good video but you’re missing 2 main points: 1) the emergency brake lever transfer to the new shoe. 2) lubricants on the auto adjuster. There is also a 2 shoe retaining spring seats. You only added the top one when fastened the shoes to the pin. In addition, forgot to mention how to adjust the adjuster from the access hole on the backing plate. Good video though.

[@ragnarrothbard3418]

Scotty is the best! Only problem is that if you're old shoes are worn down far enough then the rotor won't come off. Unless you open up the automatic adjuster before you take it off. On my Yaris this can be done by opening a little hole plugged by a rubber plug and turning the gear with a flat head. It was a bummer that this information was not in this video because I ended up snapping pieces of my brake assembly by trying to wrench it off with the screws like Scotty said.

[@meyer3738]

This guy is so funny, lmao.... I watch his videos just for the laugh sometimes

[@tr1sh2tom]

Love ya, Scotty. Haven't done this since I was 13, w/ my dad. Now have to do an old minivan. Good times!

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

Lol that ending in the pickup truck was funny. Your poor wife has her hands full lol

[@jimnoyb1209]

that was the most intelligently done brake job I have ever seen ! If I wasn't a believer before I sure as hell am now. You rock

[@thatsnotright7260]

haha awesome video you are a great teacher and entertainig

[@scottykilmer]

@spelunkerd I use high quality jacks and work fast. so I often don't use jack stands, they slow me down. Only if I'm crawling under there will I use a jack. PLUS, I work on a concrete surface which is VERY stable. Scotty

[@professorjack2099]

"EH" - Scotty Kilmer

[@FloyDJode]

Sounds like James brown

[@johnfembeck4400]

I just did rear shoe change on a mazda protege and i can promise you its not as easy as he makes it out to be...even alot of mechanic's dont like changing these brakes.If its gonna be your first time doing it like it was in my case,id recommend having someone thats done them before help you out a little,believe me it can save you alot of time and frustration.

[@riverbrowning8135]

You can't be afraid to take chances ! Just go and do it and save money !

[@JamesL-w7g]

U always have the best informational videos. The nest instructional mechanic teacher in the world!

[@rafaelsm3635]

scotty u r the man.💪 👍

[@steverussell1963]

Scotty can say more in 5 minutes than all the others can say in an hr. thank you sir

[@tryhardamateur9845]

Scotty Kilmer was the inspiration for Saul Goodman

[@ferndog1461]

PSA : rear drum brakes are no joke. I recommend you outsource this job that is generally due at 90K for hard drivers & 125K for gentle drivers. I studied several KZbin videos. I downloaded the service manual. I bought specialty drum brake tools. I was just going to clean & regrease where the pads contact the back plate. Seemed like a straightforward procedure with my KZbin knowledge & couple pages of service manual exploded PDF's. What took 5 minutes on a KZbin toke over an hour on one drum for me ( I've done struts, front brakes, radiator swaps, alternator swaps before, so I'm not a beginner) I studied the picture I took of the ," before ." I after struggling for an hour, I finally reassembled and doubled checked my assembly. Well after taking a short test drive, and not having resistance from my console area parking brake handle, I open the drum again. Turns out, in my 10+ attempts at finessing the springs and position of pads & levers, I discovered that somehow the parking brake cable came off from it's attachment point and got sheared off. So now I created a $350 premature rear brake job for myself. Lesson learned .

[@DanielVSL]

"Why not do it yourself?" - Because i don't want to die

[@nunyabiznis817]

pussy!

[@cubaray89]

Dude, thanks for demystifying drum brake shoe replacement. I'm not a fan of drum brakes, but my son's car has them and I want to replace them for him. I didn't think I could do it, but after watching your video ...

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free.

[@subzeroarctics1299]

Drum brakes are so dumb... should be called dumb brakes instead

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

haha thats a good one, I guess they were smart for there time, it is just old technology replaced by disc brakes which ARE much better. biggest thing I dislike about drum brakes is they overheat on long downhlls if you apply brakes too much and then they stop working!!! also they dont work nearly as well as disc and significantly harder to change.

[@Rickky1971]

SCOTTY , MY MAN!!!!!! Love your stuff and how you get to the point and educate everyone out there who don't have a clue on how to fix their ride. Your vids are educational and informative and truly appreciative because I've followed some of your directions on fixing my ride or a family member of mine. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏 Stay healthy and safe and looking forward to watching more of your stuff from a fellow veteran.

[@handle_deez733]

Thanx scotty. 9 years later. I got my dream project truck. 92 bronco, going to change it this weekend

[@hawksights]

Thanks for not wasting my time by explaining it straight forward. That's all we need to know to get started

[@victorvelazquez6203]

Man you are the best. I hate watching 30 min videos i dont wanna know about your dog,cat,mom,sister, and uncle. Love you scotty.

[@adangochez8400]

I just did my drums and brakes today on my 02 Toyota Celica GT thank you 🙏 MR. Scotty your video was very helpful 😁

[@scottykilmer]

@Matthew55904 Only on one shoe on each side, but the cable does go to the left and right side of couse. Scotty

[@bookofrevelations30]

Stop making everything look easy! Great video Scotty. You saved me an enormous headache. Keep'em coming

[@djpatrickgc]

I used the bolt trick to get off my brake drums on my 1996 dodge Avenger. I sprayed some WD40 around the lug holes and in the bolt holes and it worked like a charm! Thanks Scotty! 12-26-2020

[@irregularmana6216]

My rear drum breaks on my 99 taco are finally giving me issues so its time to replace them. This video is perfect!

[@scottykilmer]

@kurojin97 No, it means the seals are shot and you need new wheel cylinder, They will leak after a brake job when they are old and wearing out anyway. Scotty

[@sunnycheng071]

good one scotty.....simple demonstration better than all videos on how to change brake pad on youtube...keep the good job..

[@clivesilk3501]

thanks for your help !!! i did the rear breaks on my 207 Peugeot

[@bradstewart1996]

The only thing I don’t understand is how you have so much enthusiasm to replace such a fiddly job Good vid!

[@scottykilmer]

@crusherbad64 Drum brakes are the older design. They fade more, and work horridly when in really wet weather. Most cars are all disc brakes front and back now, only the cheaper ones use drums anymore. Scotty

[@steveheathcock6843]

Well done video. I have seem some crap ones, Scotty - this is the best video I have seen. Very detailed. Quick and to the point. Thumbs up..

[@shadowzone2013]

I absolutely despise working on drum brakes haha, so much more work than discs, awesome video!

[@alienlatino2945]

Thank god for people like you Mr.Scotty, I also watched another video of yours that was very helpful, I think it was the one about the code reader to make sure used cars been sold not to have their codes erased by the buyer, greetings from Toronto,Canada sir.

[@scottykilmer]

@KithyKeisari Could be, but the moaning is usually poor quality shoes or a worn drum that needs turning. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

they could be loose, check the bolts. If not, check the suspension by jacking if up and pulling on the tire and seeing if anything has play

[@scottykilmer]

@ElGavillano bleed the air out, if it doesn't fix it, replace the wheel cylinder. Scotty

[@DZ-hu2sv]

I have done tons of disc brakes but never shoes but in about 9 hours, I will do my first. It's for my dad's truck. He has a 97 f150 that's a one owner with 200k miles and has the original brake shoes. He has always babied this truck. Has the 4.6 V8 5 speed.

[@DerekComer]

i live in the UK, but hay break's are break's, so im doing mine myself this weekend, looks simple, and if i get stuck i can always watch this video again, THANKS

[@scottykilmer]

@96integra02 there are bleeder screws on the inside of the wheel cylinders. You open them up while someone steps on the brakes to get the air out. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

you grab it with cutting pliers that are old and dull, then pull it back and clamp down and the spring stays in place.If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live. You do have to be a member of google plus

[@AmericanPatriot1778]

You showing the clippers save me a lot of time and aggravation!!!!! Best idea I've seen yet!!!

[@cresposaidso4265]

You're the mofuquen best. Thanks to you I offer help to people to get their cars back up and running even tho idk wtf I'm doing and people think I'm great. The best part is they pay me for it. Thanks Scotty

[@toyotacamry4657]

scotty at 3:04 you forgot something. Place the bottom spring cover first followed with the spring and a cover. There are two covers per each spring. Otherwise the video is good we can figure out the rest. Thanks for the awesome video. Will start on my brakes tonight.

[@scottykilmer]

@moofushu You have to put a pressure tester gauge in the number one cylinder, then see if the pressure rises as you crank it toward what you assume is TDC Scotty

[@sandydogy]

another good tip to anyone I found when I did mine is take a photo with a digital camera and print it and copy it Scotty took me ages to get the springs back on when I did mine but I learnt even if it took me all day Great video Thanks Ian

[@KS-vp8yr]

Thanks for the excellent brake shoe DIY tutorial. Your close up shots are superb, and the video really helps in learning how to get the job done.

[@scottykilmer]

@Liamautomechanic I've been fixing cars for 43 years and none have fallen on me yet. I don't use crappy little jacks and work on a concrete surface. Scotty

[@FrankaDith]

I wasnt gonna watch this one cause i did mine a bunch of times but when you see a seasoned macanic at work you learn tricks you didnt know before Thank,s Scotty : )

[@ryans413]

Five minute video to the point that explains everything. Why can’t all videos be like this.

[@anthonycurtis5121]

Hey Scotty you've saved me hundreds if not thousands everytime I watch one your videos. I should've subscribed long ago. Huge shout out to you brother!

[@sakutasu]

thanks Scotty ! it's been 20 some years since i did a brake job. your presentation was great. you refreshed my memory. i used the simple tools you used. thanks again !!

[@JACKASSAV]

You are a god send..... I freaking didnt know theyre was a spring connected to the e brake handle. Which would explain why my ebrakes eventually stopped working.

[@charliestone8323]

Just replaced my drum brakes... 1999 Ford ranger... It was a serious learning experience. I wanna do them some although it took me 4 hrs for the rear

[@scottykilmer]

@BIGRAE93 You should have replaced or turned the rotors, OR used higher quality pads. Cheaper pads are actually harder and make more noise. Scotty

[@napusanmiguel3524]

Watching this is 2020 n man this man was ahead of his time

[@aznddragon]

scotty, you make everything look so easy, if only i can do half the things you do, i would save myself thousands of dollars NO JOKE!

[@erikvianna]

Thanks for the instructions, it was pretty easy to do on my 97' Ford Mondeo, I actually ended up changing the cylinders as well and bleed the rear brake lines, it's braking really well except for the handbrake, it won't hold, you actually have to pull it hard to stop the car on a hill, I've adjusted both drums and the handbrake leveler but it still requires force to pull it and lock the rear wheels. Brakes are fine otherwise, they're holding up very well, no weird noises or ABS errors.

[@AlejandroRodriguez-xf4cf]

Outstanding procedure of instructing mr. Kilmer! excellent!!!

[@SIM2014]

Watching others videos I was ready to give up hope until I found Scotty😉 I can do this!

[@scottykilmer]

@shoujiliuzhijun yes, bigger is better. The clamp you grab the open end with a big pliars and force it into the shoe. Then there is a gap on the other side, and you whack that with a screwdriver and a hammer and it flies off. Scotty

[@JoshuaRodriguez-rd7dm]

thanks for the help. I had such a hard time trying to figure out what was clicking!. I simply removed drum and out came broken shoes!